Brianna Lopez
About Brianna Lopez
Brianna Lopez is an Assistant Production Editor at Penguin Random House and an Editor at The Inquisitive Eater: The New School Food Magazine. She is also a freelance proofreader, writer, and a full-time MFA student at The New School.
Title and Current Positions
Brianna Lopez is an Assistant Production Editor at Penguin Random House and an Editor for The Inquisitive Eater: The New School Food Magazine. She also works remotely as a Freelance Proofreader/Cold Reader and is self-employed as a Freelance Writer. Brianna is actively balancing her responsibilities across these roles, showcasing her dedication to the field of publishing.
Education and Expertise
Brianna Lopez holds a Master's of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from The New School, where she studied from 2023 to 2025. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing from Barry University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. Her educational background has equipped her with expertise in project management, style guide development, collaborative problem solving, copyediting, proofreading, and content editing.
Previous Work Experience
Brianna Lopez has a varied and comprehensive background in editorial roles. She served as a Production Editorial Intern at Penguin Random House in 2021, and as an Associate Editor for The National Collegiate Honors Council Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in 2020. Additionally, she held the role of Copy Editor for Barry University’s School Newspaper from 2018 to 2022.
Publishing Projects and Freelance Work
Brianna has worked on books from notable imprints such as Riverhead, Viking, Penguin, and Portfolio. She has freelanced with companies like Simon & Schuster and Catapult Books. Her work involves managing processes to prepare individual books for publication, reflecting her strong project management skills.
Editorial Roles and Responsibilities
In her current role at The Inquisitive Eater: The New School Food Magazine, Brianna reviews poetry, nonfiction, and fiction submissions. She collaborates closely with writers through multiple rounds of edits and is responsible for designing posts on WordPress for the magazine's website. Her work emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, and a sharp eye for details.